[Idyllchat] Rental Car in Italy & France

[Kenneth Knoll]

Jerry and Walter

Travel Insured International is the company that Untours recommends for trip cancellation/interruption insurance.  I endorse them also, having insured with them for each of our many Untours.  Our cancellation in 2006 was handled very well, both by Untours and by Travel Insured.

The car insurance Walter refers to is a Collision Damage Waiver provided by Travel Insured when you purchase their trip insurance.  I have not used that feature, so I cannot say how convenient it is.  Obviously, as Jerry says, the most convenient is to get collision coverage with your rental, but that coverage has always seemed quite pricey.  But convenience/no headaches during your trip is worth something.  Also, check with your US car insurance company - some provide insurance if you're driving a rental, but they may be limited to certain countries.

Finally, I agree with Jerry  - don't bother with an International Drivers License.  I got one through AAA many years ago before travelling to Brazil on business, but over many years of travel, have never had occasion to use it.

Ken
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jerry Clancy 
  To: blase411 at comcast.net ; IdyllChat at lists.untours.com 
  Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 10:20 PM
  Subject: Re: [Idyllchat] Rental Car in Italy & France


  Walter,

  I'm not familiar with the Travel Insured International to which you refer, however, I do recommend that you include the collision coverage. This way there are no hassles should you have an accident. As for the International license, in several dozen trips I've never been asked for it and, after my first trip, never took one again. You'll not have any problem where you are going. I've driven in both countries during the past several years.

  Jerry


  At 09:40 PM 4/6/2007, Walter Blase wrote:


    I will be touring Italy and France in June and July with Untours.  I am interested as to additional insurance I should carry on the rental cars. Are the basic Insurance provided by Untours and the additional coverage included with Travel Insured International sufficient? Also is it a good idea to obtain an International Drivers license to drive over there? Any thoughts and advice will be appreciated. 
     
    Walter J. Blase




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